CDES 101
SAMPLE CALENDAR
WEEK |
CLASS TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK DUE |
1 |
Introduction: Class overview What is Early Childhoood Education? |
Syllabus Driscoll Chapter 1 |
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2 |
Child Development and Dispositions |
Driscoll Chapter 2 |
Professional Portfolio |
3 |
Theories of Development |
Driscoll Chapter 3 |
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4 |
Children's Play |
Driscoll Chapter 4 |
Homework Assignment(3 hours online) |
5 |
Early Childhood Curriculm |
Driscoll Chapter 5 |
Homework Assignment(3 hours online) |
6 |
Developmentally Appropriate Practices |
Copple - Basics of D A P |
Models and Programs Paper |
7 |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
The Role of Families |
Driscoll Chapter 6 |
Homework Assignment(3 hours online) |
9 |
Infant and Toddler Programs |
Driscoll Chapter 7 & 8 |
Private Preschool Observation |
10 |
The Head Start Program The Kindergarten Experience |
Driscoll Chapter 9 & 10 | Infant-Toddler Observation |
11 |
School Age Care Special Needs |
Driscoll Chapter 11 & 12 |
Head Start Observation |
12 |
Political, Social and Economic Influences NAEYC Code of Ethics |
Driscoll Chapter 13 NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct |
School Age Observation |
| 13 | Final Exam |
Ethical Dilemma |